In the week ending May 28, 2022, there were 875 deaths in the state. 20.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.2% were from cancer and 6.1% were from COVID-19.
Studies show doctors and medical examiners may underreport Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related conditions as the underlying cause of death on death certificates, according to the National Institute on Aging.
Once infected, older adults with dementia are likely to develop a more severe and dangerous illness. The diseases which make an older adult more vulnerable to COVID-19 are age-associated chronic conditions, according to the Bright Focus Foundation.
Wisconsin top 10 causes of death in week ending May 28, 2022
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 21, 2022 |
---|---|---|
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 203 | 193 |
Heart disease | 183 | 212 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 43 | 43 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 42 | 54 |
Alzheimer's disease | 33 | 35 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 33 | 28 |
Diabetes mellitus | 31 | 15 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 20 | 15 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 14 | 23 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 10 | < 10 |